 We found that patients who sustain a hip fracture are unlikely to recover their pre-fracture level of activity. However, some patients may experience a steep decline in function in the first few months after surgery, suggesting that they have the potential to recover if given adequate support. This information can help health care professionals better plan for patient care and discharge. This article was authored by Shams Dockill, Ingvald Saltet, Jureth Saltite Bent and others.